Yet another one-way street is being eliminated Downtown
The City’s Public Works Department just announced that on Saturday Wyandotte Street will become a two-way street between 6th and 12th.
Over the last few years the city has been gradually converting Downtown’s mess of one-way streets into two-way streets. One-way streets have been proven to be more hostile and dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists. They encourage motorists to drive faster and raised stress levels of motorists trying to navigate complicated street grids.
Kansas City’s two-way conversion compliments the many other investments that have been made to make Downtown more inviting everyone, and safer for pedestrians in particular.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 21, 2009Wyandotte Street to become two-way from Sixth to 12th streets
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Public Works Department is alerting motorists that the section of Wyandotte Street between Sixth and 12th streets will be converted into a two-way street on Saturday, Oct. 24. The conversion process is expected to begin shortly after 9 a.m. and be complete by 3 p.m.
The conversion, which includes, signs, traffic signals and pavement markings is being made to improve traffic flow in the City’s central business district.
Media inquiries and other requests for more information about this project should be directed to Dennis Gagnon, public information officer for the Public Works Department, (816) 513-2659.
